ELLINWOOD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Ellinwood Hospital Foundation exists to ensure our community has access to the very best healthcare—today and for generations to come. Through generous donations, community partnerships, and fundraising efforts, the Foundation provides vital support for new equipment, expanded services, and facility improvements at Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic. Every gift stays local, directly benefiting patients, families, and caregivers in our area. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier future for Ellinwood and the surrounding communities.
Ways to Give
Your generosity helps us continue to provide high-quality healthcare close to home. Whether you choose a one-time donation, a recurring monthly gift, or a memorial contribution in honor of a loved one, every dollar stays local and makes a lasting impact.
Donate online, by mail, or through planned giving options.
Why Your Support Matters:
When you support the Ellinwood Hospital Foundation, you’re investing in the health and future of your neighbors, family, and friends. Your contributions fund critical equipment, enhance patient care, and ensure our community hospital can continue to grow with the needs of Ellinwood and the surrounding area.
Kristy Rupe
Hospital Foundation Executive Director
Kristy Rupe serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation and as the Community Education Director for the Hospital.
Kristy is a graduate of Friends University with a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and Leadership. She is a member of the Kansas Healthcare Philanthropy Network, the Kansas Association of Healthcare Communicators, and Ellinwood Rotary Club.
Kristy lives on a farm near Odin, with her husband Justin, and their two children, William and Dori.
Meet Our Foundation Board of Trustees
Kathy Hines, President
Steve Divis, Vice President
Kathy Hertel, Treasurer
Gaila Demel, Secretary
Diane McReynolds
Lacey Schofield
Kile Magner, Hospital CEO (Ex-Officio)
Kristy Rupe, Executive Director (Ex-Officio)
Rosemary McCreary, Ambassador Rep. (Ex-Officio)
Recent Foundation Projects:
Our Rich History
The Ellinwood Hospital Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3), was originally established in 1987 as the Area Health Care Foundation. From the beginning, a volunteer Board of Trustees carefully guided donations to improve healthcare for patients, funding vital equipment, scholarships, service fairs, and community education. These early gifts created a legacy of generosity that continues to impact lives today.
In 2015, the Foundation reorganized as the Ellinwood Hospital Foundation to more clearly reflect its mission: supporting the health of our local communities through the services and programs of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic. With the addition of an Executive Director, the Foundation has continued to expand its reach, strengthen resources, and grow its support for patient care.
Thanks to the dedication of community-minded donors and the stewardship of the Board, the Foundation remains a vital partner in advancing healthcare in Ellinwood — today, and for generations to come.